Emergencies
happen,
but planning now
can help minimize
the impact they will have on our lives.
Every
organization should be working to make itself ready for all types of
emergencies. Make emergency plans for property, staff and clients.
Every
family needs to make emergency plans.
We
are part of a community. We all need to think, plan, train and
volunteer in order to keep our metropolitan New York area prepared
and resilient in emergencies.
Below
are links to important resources in emergency preparedness:
www.nyredcross.org
JCRC
works with the Greater NY Red Cross which offers free courses about
preparedness, becoming disaster responders and volunteers in
shelters.
www.nyc.gov/oem
JCRC
works with NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and is a member
of the NYC Citizens’ Corps Council.
ready.gov
or listo.gov
Free
preparedness resources, Family Emergency Plan templates and
Emergency Supply Kit Checklists are available
or
call 1-800-BE-READY.